Your Everton morning headlines for Friday, April 8
Leon Osman makes Anthony Gordon claim amid damning Everton criticism
Former Everton star Leon Osman believes youngster Anthony Gordon has 'carried the fight' at Goodison Park this season as his former club face a battle for survival heading into the latter stages of the campaign.
The Blues currently sit just one point clear of the relegation places following Wednesday's defeat to Burnley at Turf Moor. It was another disappointing night for Frank Lampard 's side as they find themselves in a dangerous position.
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Osman, who made more than 400 appearances for the Blues during his playing career, has questioned the leadership in the squad. And he says the task has largely fell on Gordon's shoulders, despite the 21-year-old truly only breaking into the first-team picture this season.
Frank Lampard faces Jonjoe Kenny and Mason Holgate question as Everton pair return
Everton host Manchester United on Grand National Day but who will Frank Lampard take a punt on with his team selection as his beleaguered Blues look to avoid a major fall by suffering the club’s first relegation since 1951?
A 3-2 defeat at Burnley on Wednesday night saw the Clarets move to within a point of Everton, who need to overcome the Red Devils in their early kick-off to guarantee they won’t end the weekend in the drop zone.
Chris Beesley has taken a look at the selection questions Lampard faces ahead of the crunch game at Goodison Park.
